Improve Your Ability to Read and Interpret All Types of Construction Drawings Blueprint Reading is a step-by-step guide to reading and interpreting all types of construction drawings. Filled with hundreds of illustrations and study questions; this easy-to-use resource offers a complete overview of construction drawing basics for every aspect of the construction process- from site work; foundations; and structural systems to interior work and finishes. Covering all the latest technological advances; noted architect Sam Kubba offers detailed information on: Blueprint standards-ANSI; ISO; AWS; and ASME Computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) Lines; views; elevations; and dimensions Layouts of all construction drawing types-architectural; structural; mechanical; and electrical Specifications-MasterFormat and UniFormat Symbols-materials; electrical; plumbing; HVAC; and others How to avoid costly pitfalls on construction projects Youll also find a glossary of terms for quick reference; convenient tables and charts for identifying symbols and abbreviations; and much more. Inside This Skills-Building Guide to Construction Drawing Basicsbull; Blueprint Standards bull; Blueprints and Construction Drawings: A Universal Language bull; Understanding Lines bull; Types of Views bull; Understanding Dimensions bull; Layout of Construction Drawings bull; Understanding Industrial Blueprints bull; The Meaning of Symbols bull; Understanding Schedules bull; Specifications bull; ISO Issues; Codes; and Building Regulations bull; Construction Business Environment
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